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Homecraft Rugs: Their Historic Background, Romance of Stitchery and Method of M…

Gelesen von Joanne Turner

(5 Sterne; 2 Bewertungen)

A tour de force of the history, construction, preservation, and beauty of all types of rugs, with chapters on braided, needlepoint, woven, crocheted, tapestry, and embroidered rugs and other lesser-known types of floor coverings. - Summary by Joanne Turner (10 hr 56 min)

Chapters

The Renaissance of Rugcraft

12:21

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Rug Making: a Home Industry

8:42

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Equipments and Classifications

12:51

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The Braided Rug

49:22

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Needlewoven Rugs

47:57

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Knit Rugs of Smooth-Face and Pile Surfaces

43:46

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Crocheted Rugs

46:55

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Rugs of Jute Yarn

16:26

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Tapestry Floor Coverings

27:37

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''Turky Worke Carpetts''

27:31

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Rugs of Cross Stitch or Phrygian Work

31:26

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Hooked Rugs, part 1

38:55

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Hooked Rugs, part 2

37:26

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Fabric Mosaic Rugs

21:28

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Scalloped or Petal Rugs

16:58

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Quilted Rugs

34:47

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Felt Floor Covering

34:26

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Old Patchwork for New Rugs

16:52

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Embroidered Carpets and Rugs in Darned Stitchery

18:34

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Rugs of Chenille and Caterpillar Braid, Marquetry Mats

16:42

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Shuck or Corn-Husk Mats

11:18

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Sacking Mats and String Rugs

12:44

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Minor Rugs in Variety

27:34

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The Care of Rugs, Their Repair and Reconstruction

25:20

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Business Aspects of Rug Making

18:03

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Bewertungen

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(5 Sterne)

I've read several books on different types of home rug making; this is the only one that covers almost everything. (The only type of textile floor covering that is left out is the painted floor cloth.) The narrator's relaxed and competent style is perfect, allowing the listener to concentrate on the information. I hope she continues to volunteer! 💜